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Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive
branches. The Manual also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which
the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees. A typical agency description includes a
list of principal officials, a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal Government, a
brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority, a description of its programs and
activities, and a "Sources of Information" section. |